Handling Stolen Goods Flashcards
1
Q
What Act relates to Handling Stolen Goods?
A
S22 Theft Act 1968
2
Q
Explain Handling Stolen Goods
A
Most criminals will have a “handler”/ “fence”.
Conduct that does not amount to receiving but they nevertheless go on to facilitate in dealing with stolen goods
Storing goods, transporting, altered,
18 different ways of handling stolen goods
3
Q
What are the points to prove in Section 22 Theft Act 1968?
A
1 Goods were stolen
2 Still stolen at time of handling
3 Received, assisted in removal, retention, realisation, disposal of property
4 Knew or believed they were stolen
